Do you have a source for that?
At least two moderate Republicans in the "Gang of 14" — centrist senators who have promised not to participate in a judicial filibuster without there being "extraordinary circumstances" — have said they would not support a filibuster on Alito.
Sen. Olympia Snowe "does not believe that Judge Alito warrants a filibuster," spokeswoman Antonia Ferrier said yesterday. Sen. Lincoln Chafee "has said he has not seen any extraordinary circumstances," spokesman Stephen Hourahan said today.
A filibuster would be the only way the he could be stopped. One Dem (Ben Nelson) has already announced his supprt for Alito. At least a couple more will follow, but even if none do, the Dems would have to peel off seven Republican votes. No Republicans have announced opposition to Alito. The filibuster is the only potential obstacle, but can't be sustained without a few Republican votes.